Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:42

President announces PAYE tax relief

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake making a special statement in Parliament yesterday announced significant relief for professionals through adjustmen ..

Govt. confirms 98% of ISB holders give consent for debt exchange

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:41

The Government yesterday announced that it has received consent from International Sovereign Bond (ISB) holders amounting to 97.86% of the aggregate p ..

Finance Ministry announces setting up of Public Debt Management Office

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:38

The Finance Ministry yesterday said the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) was established and commenced operationalisation on 2 December, following ..

Private vehicle imports to resume from 1 Feb.

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:34

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday in Parliament announced that the Government will allow private vehicles to be imported from 1 February 20 ..

AKD says SL not concerned about Adani’s dealings in other countries

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:31

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the Sri Lankan Government is not concerned with Adani Group’s dealings with other nations. He added that the ..

Strategic boardroom discussions moot robust, integrated cybersecurity policies

Thursday, 19 December 2024 00:45

The escalating scale and sophistication of cyber threats make it imperative for businesses to ask themselves a pressing question: ..

Ranil praises AKD for advancing ETCA with India

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:28

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has commended President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for advancing the Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement ..

Audit exposes Rs. 2.66 b loss in electric vehicle permit scheme for migrant workers

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:24

The National Audit Office has uncovered significant financial losses amounting to Rs. 2.66 billion and a systemic mismanagement in the former administ ..

Dr. Jagath Wickremeratne elected as new Speaker

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:20

National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne was unanimously appointed yesterday as the new Speaker of the 10th Parli ..

KumbukRiver among world’s six best biodiversity programs

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:10

KumbukRiver, Sri Lanka’s highest-awarded tourism brand is yet again in the news, this time named among the world’s six leading sustainable conserv ..

Yukthi outraged by extractive external debt restructuring agreement

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:00

Following is a statement by Yukthi, calling for economic policies that lead to a process of sustainable development that uplifts working people. It op ..

All-time high Colombo stock market gathers more momentum

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 02:24

Already enjoying record highs the Colombo stock market yesterday gathered further momentum as investors continued to remain bullish. The benchmark AS ..

Doing business ecosystem gaining momentum, positive country image will boost FDI

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 02:22

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma recently visited the Board of Investment (BOI) and conducted the first meeting with se ..

President engages with Indian business leaders

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 02:18

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a three-day official visit to India, participated in a discussion with leading Indian business repres ..

President begins diplomatic discussions in India

Monday, 16 December 2024 04:43

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday began his three-day official visit to India, focusing on leveraging the giant neighbour’s vast market f ..

Is Govt. at risk of over-borrowing in 2024?

Monday, 16 December 2024 04:39

After the Presidential Election, there have been several claims regarding Government borrowing. Some argue that borrowing is excessive, while others c ..

Dr. Harsha appointed Chairman of CoPF

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:39

Main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has been unanimously appointed as the Chair to the Committee on Public Finance (C ..

Tobacco harm reduction and progressive regulation work hand-in hand: BAT

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:36

British American Tobacco’s (BAT) Director – Science and Research Dr. James Murphy is urging countries around the world to adopt ‘progressive reg ..

Govt. says plan to lease NLDB and Milco to India’s Amul scrapped

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:32

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunaratne assured Parliament yesterday that the Government has not decided to move forward with t ..

11-month tea exports value top $ 1.3 b mark; Nov. volume down YoY

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:30

Sri Lanka’s tea exports value during the first 11 months of this year has crossed the $ 1.3 billion mark, whilst quantity-wise, November has seen a ..

Opposition Leader demands clarity on IMF agreement and debt restructuring

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:30

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa questioned the Government’s approach to the debt restructuring process and its commitment to the mandate received ..

Air Astana resumes flights to Colombo for winter season

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:26

Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan officially resumed its operations to Sri Lanka for the winter 2024/2025 season, with the inaugural flight l ..

Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority warns public against fraudulent solar power installers

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:22

The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) has issued a public notice urging homeowners and institutions to verify the legitimacy of service p ..

Sampath Bank partners Cybersource from Visa to enhance digital payment solutions for businesses

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:14

Sampath Bank yesterday announced its successful integration with the payment gateway Cybersource, further strengthening its position as a leader in di ..

Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes announces new leadership team

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:00

The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) has announced the appointment of Dr. Ruwan Senatilleke as the new President, along with ..

Insight today, impact tomorrow: Deloitte’s “Art of the Possible” illuminates power of people analytics

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:00

Deloitte’s “Art of the Possible” event brought together CxOs, industry leaders, and knowledge experts in people practices to discuss the growing ..

Trading of 2% stake of illiquid Ceylinco Holdings stirs bourse

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 02:23

Trading of 2% stake of the illiquid Ceylinco Holdings PLC stirred much interest yesterday at the Colombo stock market. Ceylinco Holdings PLC saw 398, ..

PMI points to uptick in manufacturing and services in November

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 02:20

The country’s manufacturing and services sector in November showed strong upturn, judging by the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The manufactur ..

Manju Haththotuwa joins JAT Holdings Board

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 02:15

Multi-faceted personality and top professional Manju Haththotuwa has been appointed to the Board of JAT Holdings PLC as Independent Non-Executive Dire ..

Hayleys wins ‘Overall Excellence in Corporate Reporting’ at TAGS Awards 2024

Monday, 16 December 2024 04:41

Hayleys PLC reached a pinnacle of achievement in corporate reporting, winning the coveted ‘Cyril Gardiner Memorial Trophy’ Gold Award for Overall ..

Appointment of highly qualified professionals in banking and finance sector on merit: Official

Monday, 16 December 2024 04:37

The appointment of highly qualified finance professionals as chairpersons and board members of major banking and financial institutions is driven sole ..

Govt. confirms 98% of ISB holders give consent for debt exchange

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:41

The Government yesterday announced that it has received consent from International Sovereign Bond (ISB) holders amounting to 97.86% of the aggregate p ..

Dr. Harsha appointed Chairman of CoPF

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:39

Main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has been unanimously appointed as the Chair to the Committee on Public Finance (C ..

Finance Ministry announces setting up of Public Debt Management Office

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:38

The Finance Ministry yesterday said the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) was established and commenced operationalisation on 2 December, following ..

Tobacco harm reduction and progressive regulation work hand-in hand: BAT

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:36

British American Tobacco’s (BAT) Director – Science and Research Dr. James Murphy is urging countries around the world to adopt ‘progressive reg ..

Private vehicle imports to resume from 1 Feb.

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:34

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday in Parliament announced that the Government will allow private vehicles to be imported from 1 February 20 ..

Govt. says plan to lease NLDB and Milco to India’s Amul scrapped

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:32

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunaratne assured Parliament yesterday that the Government has not decided to move forward with t ..

AKD says SL not concerned about Adani’s dealings in other countries

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:31

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the Sri Lankan Government is not concerned with Adani Group’s dealings with other nations. He added that the ..

11-month tea exports value top $ 1.3 b mark; Nov. volume down YoY

Thursday, 19 December 2024 03:30

Sri Lanka’s tea exports value during the first 11 months of this year has crossed the $ 1.3 billion mark, whilst quantity-wise, November has seen a ..

Strategic boardroom discussions moot robust, integrated cybersecurity policies

Thursday, 19 December 2024 00:45

The escalating scale and sophistication of cyber threats make it imperative for businesses to ask themselves a pressing question: ..

Opposition Leader demands clarity on IMF agreement and debt restructuring

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:30

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa questioned the Government’s approach to the debt restructuring process and its commitment to the mandate received ..

Ranil praises AKD for advancing ETCA with India

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:28

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has commended President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for advancing the Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement ..

Air Astana resumes flights to Colombo for winter season

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:26

Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan officially resumed its operations to Sri Lanka for the winter 2024/2025 season, with the inaugural flight l ..

Audit exposes Rs. 2.66 b loss in electric vehicle permit scheme for migrant workers

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:24

The National Audit Office has uncovered significant financial losses amounting to Rs. 2.66 billion and a systemic mismanagement in the former administ ..

Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority warns public against fraudulent solar power installers

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 00:22

The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) has issued a public notice urging homeowners and institutions to verify the legitimacy of service p ..

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